How does relaxation increase productivity? Entrepreneurs can increase productivity by adopting the same principles of rest and recovery that are used to train aging elite athletes. If you do a quick Google search, you’ll see running a business compared to running a marathon. But is that really accurate? Most entrepreneurs are in business for the […] The post How entrepreneurs can increase productivity with relaxation and recovery appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

This weekend we celebrated Memorial Day in the United States. This holiday honors all military members who have died in while serving in our military. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer with all of its joys and stressors. Summer can feel particularly overwhelming if you’ve got school-age children who are on summer […] The post Feeling overwhelmed with your solo business? appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

Decluttering my home and office I’ve been doing some serious decluttering. One of the big challenges of working from home, at least for me, is keeping our space tidy. My office tends to be a dumping ground for half-finished projects and other clutter that doesn’t have an assigned space in our home. I also find […] The post A solopreneur declutters appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

What is the right type of meditation for entrepreneurs? If you do a Google search for the “best meditation method” you will come up with more than 20 types of meditation. So how do you choose what will work for you, especially if you’re a busy entrepreneur? 9 ways to choose the right type of […] The post How to choose the right type of meditation for entrepreneurs appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

This week I’m celebrating a big milestone. My book — Solopreneur Success: How to Plan, Create and Run a One-Person Business — is now available for sale on Amazon. Writing this book started as a quickie pandemic project that I estimated would take a few weeks. Nine months later it is finally done! In this […] The post How to Write a Business Book appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

Focus can be a struggle for home-based entrepreneurs. Whether it’s political turmoil, a covid pandemic, or a natural disaster – current events can make it tough for entrepreneurs to stay on task. Home-based entrepreneurs have additional challenges because there’s no boss demanding we turn off the 24/7 television news channel or quit checking comments in […] The post How entrepreneurs can stay focused during hard times appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

At the end of each year, I reflect on the lessons that I have learned. Typically they are business-related. However 2020 has been unlike previous years and my views have been heavily influenced by political and public health issues. Here’s what I’ve learned: Elections have consequences. Until 2016, I took principled government for granted. I […] The post Lessons from 2020 appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

Today is voting day in the United States. Many of you know that I emigrated from Canada to the United States. It took me many years to become a citizen and earn my vote in this country’s future.  On November 4, 2008, I voted for the first time. This year was my first time voting […] The post 10 things entrepreneurs can learn from elections appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

Diagnosis: Winter Blues A few years ago at this time of year, I noticed that I was uncharacteristically feeling … well … blah. I wasn’t exactly depressed. I was just unenthusiastic about everything. I’m usually very self-motivated and I could barely drag my body across the hall to my home office. How did I become […] The post 19 Ways to Conquer the February Blahs appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more

You’re likely familiar with athletic coaches. Athletes hire coaches to help with nutrition, speed, conditioning, and mindset. Working with a coach can help an athlete improve their technique, reduce injuries, stay motivated, and more quickly reach their goals and potential. What does a business coach do? Hiring a business coach can help move your business […] The post How to Choose a Business Coach appeared first on Solopreneur Academy ..read more